Status:
valid
Authors:
Daly
Source:
tro
Year:
2018
Citation Micro:
Brittonia 70(4): 429. 2018
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001218978
Common Names
- Hebetatum Protium
- Protium hebetatum
- Dull Tree
Description
Protium hebetatum (also called Hebetate protium, among many other common names) is a species of tree in the Burseraceae family. It is native to Central and South America, and it typically grows in moist forests and along streambanks. It has small, yellow flowers and large, ovate leaves.
Uses & Benefits
Protium hebetatum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a windbreak and for soil erosion control.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Protium hebetatum has small, white flowers that are arranged in clusters of up to five. The seeds are small, dark brown, and have a hard outer coating. The seedlings are small and have a single, thin stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Protium hebetatum is a perennial shrub that can be grown from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation from cuttings is the easiest way to grow this plant. Take cuttings from the stems and place them in a moist potting mix. Keep the cuttings in a warm, bright location and water them regularly. The cuttings should root within a few weeks.
Where to Find Protium hebetatum
Protium hebetatum is found in the tropical rainforests of Central and South America.
Protium hebetatum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Protium hebetatum?
Protium hebetatum
What is the common name of Protium hebetatum?
Dull copal
What is the distribution of Protium hebetatum?
Central America, South America, and the Caribbean
Species in the Protium genus
Protium calanense,
Protium buenaventurense,
Protium boomii,
Protium beandon,
Protium baracoense,
Protium attenuatum,
Protium carolense,
Protium llanorum,
Protium maestrense,
Protium macrosepalum,
Protium macrocarpum,
Protium macgregorii,
Protium leptostachyum,
Protium laxiflorum,
Protium javanicum,
Protium carana,
Protium lucidum,
Protium opacum,
Protium icicariba,
Protium nervosum,
Protium mucronatum,
Protium obtusifolium,
Protium cranipyrenum,
Protium divaricatum,
Protium decandrum,
Protium dawsonii,
Protium cuneatum,
Protium cundinamarcense,
Protium crenatum,
Protium costaricense,
Protium coriaceum,
Protium copal,
Protium connarifolium,
Protium confusum,
Protium crassipetalum,
Protium heptaphyllum,
Protium guianense,
Protium grandifolium,
Protium glomerulosum,
Protium glaziovii,
Protium glabrum,
Protium giganteum,
Protium ferrugineum,
Protium elegans,
Protium glaucescens,
Protium aracouchini,
Protium araguense,
Protium apiculatum,
Protium amazonicum,
Protium altsonii,
Species in the Burseraceae family
Ambilobea madagascariensis,
Aucoumea klaineana,
Beiselia mexicana,
Boswellia globosa,
Boswellia ameero,
Boswellia bullata,
Boswellia carteri,
Boswellia dalzielii,
Boswellia dioscoridis,
Boswellia elongata,
Boswellia frereana,
Boswellia microphylla,
Boswellia nana,
Boswellia neglecta,
Boswellia ogadensis,
Boswellia ovalifoliolata,
Boswellia papyrifera,
Boswellia pirottae,
Boswellia popoviana,
Boswellia rivae,
Boswellia sacra,
Boswellia serrata,
Boswellia socotrana,
Bursera roseana,
Bursera silviae,
Bursera toledoana,
Bursera altijuga,
Bursera amplifolia,
Bursera angustata,
Bursera aptera,
Bursera arida,
Bursera ariensis,
Bursera aromatica,
Bursera aspleniifolia,
Bursera attenuata,
Bursera bicolor,
Bursera biflora,
Bursera bipinnata,
Bursera bolivarii,
Bursera bonetii,
Bursera brunea,
Bursera cerasifolia,
Bursera chemapodicta,
Bursera cinerea,
Bursera citronella,
Bursera collina,
Bursera confusa,
Bursera copallifera,
Bursera coyucensis,
Bursera crenata,